Workers in some countries work incredibly long hours while others work notably fewer. Comparatively, analyse trends in working hours across the United Kingdom and Japan.

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Workers in some countries work incredibly long hours while others work notably fewer. Comparatively, analyse trends in working hours across the United Kingdom and Japan.

Explain the phenomenon/issue (working hours) including what the phenomenon/issue is (definition of relevant concepts), an overview of the prevalence of the issue globally, any other relevant background information, and why it is important from an ER/HRM perspective.

 Discussion of the phenomenon/issue & trends in united kingdom and Japan ( in detail/ with references) a more focused discussion of the issue for a specific country including the prevalence of the issue, current trends/changes over time, what responses have been implemented and/or suggested, why, and a comment how effective these have been.

 

Comparative analysis of phenomenon and trends across the selected countries, drawing on key theory/theoretical frameworks

In comparing the phenomenon/issue across countries, consider how it is similar and/or different across the two countries/national contexts selected and why, drawing on relevant theoretical/conceptual frameworks (e.g. VoC, political economy), in order to help explain the prevalence and trends.

Identify responses by each country to this phenomenon/issue, including the role of key actors (e.g. employers, unions, the state, and international/supranational organisations) and institutions (rules, legislation and processes, e.g. collective bargaining, social dialogue) in influencing and/or responding to this issue/trend. Consider - Have these responses been effective? Why/why not? What other strategies have been suggested to address this issue.

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